<em>Eugen Talmadge is better is best known for his role a Georgia Governor.
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Eugen Talmadge (1884-1946) was a controversial Governor of Georgia from 1948 to 1955. During his tenure, he lowered the price of car tags although the legislation opposed to the decision. He appointed a new Public Service Commission just to lower utility rates. He appointed martial law when the Highway Board did not want the Governor to control it.
